Silver Spring School

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Silver Spring School ranks 77 th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Silver Spring School is an elementary school located in East Providence, Rhode Island, serving 219 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school's performance on standardized tests has been mixed, with proficiency rates that are slightly higher than the East Providence district average but lower than the state average, particularly in the upper grades.

While Silver Spring School's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly better than other nearby elementary schools in the East Providence district, such as Orlo Avenue School and Agnes B. Hennessey School, it lags behind the higher-performing Vartan Gregorian Elementary School in Providence. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, suggesting inconsistent academic achievement. However, the higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio at Silver Spring School compared to some nearby schools may contribute to its relatively stronger performance.

Silver Spring School serves a significant population of students from low-income families, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 31.17% to 50.85% in recent years. This demographic factor may impact the school's academic performance. Overall, while Silver Spring School is performing reasonably well within its district, there is room for improvement, particularly in comparison to higher-performing schools in the state.

Detail:

Public K-5

120 Silver Spring Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914

(401) 435-7836

District: East Providence

SchoolDigger Rank:
77^th of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,443

Students who attend Silver Spring School usually attend:

Middle:	Riverside Middle School
High:	East Providence High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 235

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.1%

Hispanic:

15.3%

African American:

14.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Silver Spring School ranks better than 53.6% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks 5^th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the East Providence School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.14. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Silver Spring School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.1%), Hispanic (15.3%), African American (14.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Silver Spring School is 11.1, which is the 3^rd best among 7 elementary schools in the East Providence School District. (See more...)

Compare Silver Spring School employs 21 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Silver Spring School is $18,443, which is the 2^nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the East Providence School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Silver Spring School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

East Providence:

SchoolDigger ranks East Providence 27^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Silver Spring School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	40.57	113^th	169	33.1%
2010	59.58	81^st	169	52.1%
2011	55.74	86^th	165	47.9%
2012	58.63	79^th	165	52.1%
2013	41.68	109^th	165	33.9%
2014	38.29	111^th	159	30.2%
2015	34.24	115^th	169	32.0%
2016	49.82	91^st	170	46.5%
2017	46.66	97^th	168	42.3%
2018	64.03	59^th	169	65.1%
2019	59.99	69^th	169	59.2%
2021	39.02	89^th	166	46.4%
2022	53.53	68^th	166	59.0%
2023	56.31	66^th	167	60.5%
2024	49.14	77^th	166	53.6%

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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Silver Spring School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	248	31	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	283
1989	262	33	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	301
1990	230	63	1	n/a	10	n/a	n/a	304
1991	237	61	3	4	9	n/a	n/a	314
1992	234	63	3	6	8	n/a	n/a	314
1993	271	46	3	8	4	n/a	n/a	332
1994	248	52	7	19	4	n/a	n/a	330
1995	245	71	8	17	7	n/a	n/a	348
1996	245	71	8	17	7	n/a	n/a	348
1997	230	64	5	17	8	n/a	n/a	324
1998	226	62	14	18	3	n/a	n/a	323
1999	244	57	18	14	2	n/a	n/a	335
2000	218	35	15	23	8	n/a	n/a	299
2001	201	35	15	24	5	n/a	n/a	280
2002	182	47	12	26	6	n/a	n/a	273
2003	182	47	12	26	6	n/a	n/a	273
2004	184	38	12	21	10	n/a	n/a	265
2005	171	45	7	15	6	n/a	n/a	244
2006	157	46	8	17	3	n/a	n/a	231
2007	155	44	11	21	3	n/a	n/a	234
2008	150	43	11	18	2	n/a	n/a	224
2009	170	40	16	20	2	n/a	n/a	248
2010	174	36	22	8	2	n/a	n/a	242
2011	174	43	18	18	2	0	1	256
2012	165	41	10	19	3	0	17	255
2013	156	33	9	27	3	0	27	255
2014	149	25	0	34	5	0	43	256
2015	172	34	14	11	3	0	29	263
2016	170	38	22	19	0	0	36	285
2017	172	41	20	16	0	0	33	282
2018	155	37	24	22	0	0	28	266
2019	151	32	29	23	3	0	24	262
2020	136	29	24	33	2	0	28	252
2021	119	26	24	37	5	0	23	234
2022	118	28	18	39	2	0	26	231
2023	106	29	22	34	2	0	26	219
2024	113	34	21	36	1	0	30	235

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Silver Spring School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	283	n/a	n/a	17.7
1989	301	n/a	n/a	15.9
1990	304	n/a	n/a	14.5
1991	314	17.0	18.4	17.2
1992	314	15.0	20.9	16.6
1993	332	19.6	16.9	15.7
1994	330	18.0	18.3	17.6
1995	348	16.0	21.8	17.8
1996	348	16.0	21.8	17.8
1997	324	21.8	14.9	27.2
1998	323	16.5	19.6	29.1
1999	335	19.0	17.6	28.1
2000	299	19.4	15.4	29.4
2001	280	21.2	13.2	34.3
2002	273	n/a	n/a	28.6
2003	273	n/a	n/a	28.6
2004	265	18.0	14.7	33.2
2005	244	18.0	13.6	33.2
2006	231	24.0	9.6	31.6
2007	234	13.0	18.0	34.6
2008	224	19.0	11.8	36.6
2009	248	20.0	9.9	37.9
2010	242	18.0	13.4	44.6
2011	256	19.0	13.4	44.9
2012	255	17.0	15.0	40.8
2013	255	17.7	14.3	51
2014	256	14.7	17.4	47.7
2015	263	18.0	14.6	43
2016	285	18.0	15.8	47
2017	282	22.0	12.8	47.2
2018	266	19.0	14.0	44.4
2019	262	19.0	13.7	49.2
2020	252	21.0	12.0	43.3
2021	234	21.5	10.8	50.9
2022	231	21.5	10.7	31.2
2023	219	21.5	10.1	48.4
2024	235	21.0	11.1	52.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Silver Spring School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	283	n/a	n/a	17.7
1989	301	n/a	n/a	15.9
1990	304	n/a	n/a	14.5
1991	314	17.0	18.4	17.2
1992	314	15.0	20.9	16.6
1993	332	19.6	16.9	15.7
1994	330	18.0	18.3	17.6
1995	348	16.0	21.8	17.8
1996	348	16.0	21.8	17.8
1997	324	21.8	14.9	27.2
1998	323	16.5	19.6	29.1
1999	335	19.0	17.6	28.1
2000	299	19.4	15.4	29.4
2001	280	21.2	13.2	34.3
2002	273	n/a	n/a	28.6
2003	273	n/a	n/a	28.6
2004	265	18.0	14.7	33.2
2005	244	18.0	13.6	33.2
2006	231	24.0	9.6	31.6
2007	234	13.0	18.0	34.6
2008	224	19.0	11.8	36.6
2009	248	20.0	9.9	37.9
2010	242	18.0	13.4	44.6
2011	256	19.0	13.4	44.9
2012	255	17.0	15.0	40.8
2013	255	17.7	14.3	51
2014	256	14.7	17.4	47.7
2015	263	18.0	14.6	43
2016	285	18.0	15.8	47
2017	282	22.0	12.8	47.2
2018	266	19.0	14.0	44.4
2019	262	19.0	13.7	49.2
2020	252	21.0	12.0	43.3
2021	234	21.5	10.8	50.9
2022	231	21.5	10.7	31.2
2023	219	21.5	10.1	48.4
2024	235	21.0	11.1	52.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Silver Spring School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,299 (9.2%)	$12,837 (90.8%)	$14,136
2019	$1,245 (8.3%)	$13,808 (91.7%)	$15,053
2020	$1,357 (8.3%)	$14,979 (91.7%)	$16,336
2021	$2,186 (11.9%)	$16,257 (88.1%)	$18,443

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Silver Spring School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 69^th of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 66^th of 167 Elementary schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Silver Spring School)	66	42.5	23.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Providence)	54.6	44.7	9.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Silver Spring School)	46.8	39	7.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Providence)	43.3	43	0.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	34.5	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Silver Spring School)	48.6	37.1	11.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Providence)	40.4	31.6	8.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	37.2	33.3	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Silver Spring School)	42.1	44.4	2.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Providence)	38.2	39.8	1.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	32.6	36	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Silver Spring School)	25	53.3	28.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Providence)	36.2	35.4	0.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	35.1	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Silver Spring School)	37	25	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Providence)	27	28.2	1.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	30.1	30	0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Silver Spring School)	46.9	43.8	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (East Providence)	35.5	31.1	4.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Silver Spring School)	42	36.7	5.3%
All Grades Mathematics (East Providence)	28.2	27.5	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	262	219	16.4%
African American	32	29	9.4%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	29	22	24.1%
Hispanic	23	34	47.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	151	106	29.8%
Two or More Races	24	26	8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.2%	48.4%	0.8%

Schools Near Silver Spring School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSA Science (2024)	RICAS English Language Arts (2024)							RICAS Mathematics (2024)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSA Science All Grades	RICAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	RICAS Mathematics 4th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 6th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 7th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 8th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Silver Spring School	Public	K-5	120 Silver Spring Avenue	East Providence	02914	Providence County	East Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 435-7836	235	21	11.1	52.3%	113 (48.1%)	34 (14.5%)	36 (15.3%)	21 (8.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (12.8%)	49.1	77^th of 166 public elementary schools	53.6%		56.3	66^th of 167 public elementary schools	60.5%	11	36.8	32.3	30.6	32.4				31.7	41.9	35.1	31.6				35.8	$18,443	$2,186	$16,257
Kent Heights School	Public	K-5	2680 Pawtucket Avenue	East Providence	02914	Providence County	East Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 435-7824	243	19	12.7	57.2%	120 (49.4%)	32 (13.2%)	58 (23.9%)	3 (1.2%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (11.1%)	37.5	93^rd of 166 public elementary schools	44.0%		42.9	90^th of 167 public elementary schools	46.1%	3	26.8	48.1	24.3	17.5				27.9	51.9	30.8	14.6				29.9	$16,080	$2,261	$13,819
Agnes B. Hennessey School	Public	K-5	75 Fort Street	East Providence	02914	Providence County	East Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 435-7831	255	23	11.0	60.0%	134 (52.5%)	32 (12.5%)	55 (21.6%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (11.8%)	48	79^th of 166 public elementary schools	52.4%		37.4	96^th of 167 public elementary schools	42.5%	17	28.6	37.8	25.0	42.9				35.3	31.1	44.4	31.4				35.3	$16,851	$2,059	$14,793
Emma G. Whiteknact School	Public	K-5	261 Grosvenor Avenue	East Providence	02914	Providence County	East Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 435-7828	227	24	9.4	63.0%	97 (42.7%)	39 (17.2%)	63 (27.8%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (10.6%)	51.3	73^rd of 166 public elementary schools	56.0%		30	113^th of 167 public elementary schools	32.3%	40	41.4	36.4	20.7	31.0				29.7	33.3	48.3	41.4				40.7	$20,147	$2,639	$17,508
Edgewood Highland	Public	PK, KG-5	160 Pawtuxet Avenue	Cranston	02905	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 270-8065	285	21	13.5	61.8%	93 (32.6%)	17 (6.0%)	139 (48.8%)	17 (6.0%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.1%)	14 (4.9%)	28.2	118^th of 166 public elementary schools	28.9%		22.4	130^th of 167 public elementary schools	22.2%	12	18.8	23.8	48.6	21.3				29.8		19.4	6.3				9.2	$14,605	$1,211	$13,394
The Hope Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1000 Eddy Street	Providence	02905	Providence County	The Hope Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 533-9241	318	25	12.7	58.2%	21 (6.6%)	56 (17.6%)	224 (70.4%)	4 (1.3%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	16.9	142^nd of 166 public elementary schools	14.5%		20.8	133^rd of 167 public elementary schools	20.4%	9	19.1	14.7	14.7	20.0	14.3	11.8	18.2	15.6	20.6	11.4	11.4	14.3	11.8	9.1	13.1	$12,365	$839	$11,526
Orlo Avenue School	Public	K-5	25 Orlo Avenue	East Providence	02914	Providence County	East Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 433-7836	234	20	11.7	60.7%	111 (47.4%)	45 (19.2%)	51 (21.8%)	4 (1.7%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.5%)	50.9	74^th of 166 public elementary schools	55.4%		46.9	81^st of 167 public elementary schools	51.5%	7	33.3	50.0	34.1	27.8				36.9	38.2	37.2	27.8				34.5	$18,042	$1,966	$16,076
Vartan Gregorian Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	455 Wickenden Street	Providence	02903	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-9377	311	20	15.5	44.4%	133 (42.8%)	32 (10.3%)	68 (21.9%)	16 (5.1%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	37 (11.9%)	81.9	33^rd of 166 public elementary schools	80.1%		73.4	47^th of 167 public elementary schools	71.9%	14	51.0	57.9	45.5	47.9				50.0	57.9	50.0	51.0				52.7	$24,092	$4,051	$20,042
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods	Public	PK, KG-5	674 Prairie Avenue	Providence	02905	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 278-0515	607	42	14.4	78.3%	35 (5.8%)	97 (16.0%)	374 (61.6%)	15 (2.5%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.5%)	14.1	152^nd of 166 public elementary schools	8.4%		9.7	157^th of 167 public elementary schools	6.0%	5	14.4	16.7	9.3	18.3				14.3	18.8	15.1	13.4				15.6	$17,999	$2,734	$15,265
Edward S. Rhodes School	Public	K-5	160 Shaw Avenue	Cranston	02905	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 270-8208	303	18	16.8	39.9%	141 (46.5%)	18 (5.9%)	94 (31.0%)	19 (6.3%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (8.6%)	44.5	85^th of 166 public elementary schools	48.8%		57.6	63^rd of 167 public elementary schools	62.3%	22	38.6	50.0	32.7	19.3				34.0	35.7	26.5	22.8				28.4	$12,237	$429	$11,808

Frequently Asked Questions about Silver Spring School

How many students attend Silver Spring School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 235 students attended Silver Spring School.

Is Silver Spring School a good school?

Silver Spring School ranks 77^th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Silver Spring School in?

East Providence

What is the racial makeup of Silver Spring School?

Students at Silver Spring School are 48% White, 15% Hispanic, 14% African American, 13% Two or more races, 9% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Silver Spring School attend?

Students who attend Silver Spring School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Riverside Middle School
High : East Providence High

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